QS Rank:

125

University of Southern California

California

United States

Overview

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Ranking

#80

US World and News Report

#65

The World University Rankings

#125

QS World University Rankings

Class Profile

Eligibility Criteria

Accepted fields include Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics.

At least 3.2 / 4 undergraduate GPA is expected.

At least 4 years of bachelor degree.

English Proficiency Tests

TOEFL
100
IELTS
7
PTE
68

Application Requirements

Here's everything you need to know to ensure a complete and competitive application—covering the key documents and criteria for a successful submission.

Application Fee: 105

Transcript

Resume
Personal Statement
Academic LOR
Degree Certificate
Research Papers/Publications

Application Deadlines

	Priority/Fellowship Deadline	Final Deadline
Fall	Dec 15, 2026	Jan 1, 2026

Fees and Funding

PhD students are typically fully funded with tuition waivers and a monthly stipend (~USD 34,000–40,000 annually). For self-funded students, estimated cost of attendance is USD 90,000–95,000 per year. Tuition per unit is USD 2,421; flat fee for 15–18 units is about USD 36,331 per semester. Application fee is USD 105.